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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK NOVEMBER 19th.
PALFRAY & BARTON: Two men in a straight and comedy cycle act. They gained the attention from the first but didn't arouse any demonstration until the comedian of the team appeared, after which they got along very nicely all the way through and made a fairly strong finish. Satisfactory for an opener. 10 minutes, garden in 5.
TROVATO: By all odds the best violin specialty we have ever had in the house. He gained the undivided attention of the audience from the minute he appeared on the stage and gave us 22 minutes of about as good entertainment as anybody could desire. Was compelled to respond with an encore at the finish. 'Twould be hard to imagine a better offering than this. 22 minutes, palace in 2.
SMITH & CAMPBELL: In "The Maid of Tarrytown". These well known artists were well received all the way through and were accorded many good solid laughs for their excellent work. They didn't seem to lag a minute but for some unaccountable reason their finish was only moderately strong. However, they were eminently satisfactory and I cannot possibly call attention to a single defect in their work. 19 minutes, street in 1.
CAMILLE OBER: Phenomenal Parisian vocalist. Miss Ober was accorded a small reception upon her entrance and her first song went but fairly well. Her second number, "Tyrolean Fantasia" caught on in good shape and she was given a rousing round of applause at its finish. Her third number, "Intermezzo from Rusticana", went big. Her fourth song, sentimental American number, repeating chorus one octave higher, was an unqualified success. She finished very strong and was compelled to take several bows. 15 minutes, fancy in 2 and olio in 1.
AMY RICARD, LESTER LONERGAN and a Young Man in a small part presented a very pretty legitimate Irish comedy. "An Idyl of Erin". The atmosphere and general tenor of this act is strictly legitimate. The piece secured the attention of the audience throughout, and notwithstanding the offering being quiet in style I believe it proved of thorough interest to the entire audience. The work of Miss Ricard, Mr. Lonergan and the young man referred to heretofore, was very good and I could see nothing lacking in any way. The act finished very good and was apparently well liked. It is away from the conventional sketch, being provided with a very pretty special exterior set, and impressed me as a work upon which time and intelligence have been bestowed. I believe this act well worth while on any bill. Special set in 3, 20 minutes.
JACK WILSON AND COMPANY: In "An Upheaval in Darktown". The biggest laughing hit we have had on the bill this season. Wilson proved a never-ending source of delight to the audience, which laughed itself hoarse. Ada Lane and Frank Batie proved to be decidedly delightful entertainers and the trio, individually and collectively, gave us 31 minutes of "nothing but hit". 31 minutes, street in 1.


THE FLYING BANVARDS: Four men and two women in what proved to be a very entertaining casting act. The tableau provided for the opening of the act was given a good reception upon the rise of the curtain. The various tricks throughout the act were soundly applauded and the finish was moderately strong. While nothing great was introduced the work is very acceptable and the performers must be given credit with presenting a very artistic and decidedly clean appearance. The aspect of the performers and the set were enough in themselves to give the act quite a degree of "classiness". Made a very good closing act and I believe it will prove entirely satisfactory in every way. 11 minutes, special set in 4.
MOVING PICTURES: O. K.

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK NOVEMBER 19th. PALFRAY & BARTON: Two men in a straight and comedy cycle act. They gained the attention from the first but didn't arouse any demonstration until the comedian of the team appeared, after which they got along very nicely all the way through and made a fairly strong finish. Satisfactory for an opener. 10 minutes, garden in 5. TROVATO: By all odds the best violin specialty we have ever had in the house. He gained the undivided attention of the audience from the minute he appeared on the stage and gave us 22 minutes of about as good entertainment as anybody could desire. Was compelled to respond with an encore at the finish. 'Twould be hard to imagine a better offering than this. 22 minutes, palace in 2. SMITH & CAMPBELL: In "The Maid of Tarrytown". These well known artists were well received all the way through and were accorded many good solid laughs for their excellent work. They didn't seem to lag a minute but for some unaccountable reason their finish was only moderately strong. However, they were eminently satisfactory and I cannot possibly call attention to a single defect in their work. 19 minutes, street in 1. CAMILLE OBER: Phenomenal Parisian vocalist. Miss Ober was accorded a small reception upon her entrance and her first song went but fairly well. Her second number, "Tyrolean Fantasia" caught on in good shape and she was given a rousing round of applause at its finish. Her third number, "Intermezzo from Rusticana", went big. Her fourth song, sentimental American number, repeating chorus one octave higher, was an unqualified success. She finished very strong and was compelled to take several bows. 15 minutes, fancy in 2 and olio in 1. AMY RICARD, LESTER LONERGAN and a Young Man in a small part presented a very pretty legitimate Irish comedy. "An Idyl of Erin". The atmosphere and general tenor of this act is strictly legitimate. The piece secured the attention of the audience throughout, and notwithstanding the offering being quiet in style I believe it proved of thorough interest to the entire audience. The work of Miss Ricard, Mr. Lonergan and the young man referred to heretofore, was very good and I could see nothing lacking in any way. The act finished very good and was apparently well liked. It is away from the conventional sketch, being provided with a very pretty special exterior set, and impressed me as a work upon which time and intelligence have been bestowed. I believe this act well worth while on any bill. Special set in 3, 20 minutes. JACK WILSON AND COMPANY: In "An Upheaval in Darktown". The biggest laughing hit we have had on the bill this season. Wilson proved a never-ending source of delight to the audience, which laughed itself hoarse. Ada Lane and Frank Batie proved to be decidedly delightful entertainers and the trio, individually and collectively, gave us 31 minutes of "nothing but hit". 31 minutes, street in 1. THE FLYING BANVARDS: Four men and two women in what proved to be a very entertaining casting act. The tableau provided for the opening of the act was given a good reception upon the rise of the curtain. The various tricks throughout the act were soundly applauded and the finish was moderately strong. While nothing great was introduced the work is very acceptable and the performers must be given credit with presenting a very artistic and decidedly clean appearance. The aspect of the performers and the set were enough in themselves to give the act quite a degree of "classiness". Made a very good closing act and I believe it will prove entirely satisfactory in every way. 11 minutes, special set in 4. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.